Program Manager (Automotive Manufacturing)

DBG Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DBG Limited is seeking a Program Manager to lead automotive tooling and manufacturing programs from launch through production in Mississauga, Canada. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage tooling and engineering timelines, and ensure on-time delivery to customers.

Responsibilities include kickoff meetings, budget and risk management, supplier coordination, and ongoing technical updates. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive program management and solid CAD/GDT experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years program/project management in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with stamping, tooling, or fabrication environments.
• Understanding of CAD (SolidWorks or NX).
• GD&T knowledge required.
• Strong customer and supplier communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive program launches from PO to production.
• Coordinate tooling, engineering, and manufacturing timelines.
• Run program kick-off and design review meetings.
• Manage project budgets, timing, and deliverables.
• Oversee tooling design and supplier execution.
• Support customer communication and technical updates.
• Ensure programs meet quality and launch requirements.
• Track progress and resolve program risks/issues.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Communications

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead automotive tooling and manufacturing programs from launch through production. This role manages cross-functional automotive projects including tooling, engineering coordination, supplier management, and customer delivery.

Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive program launches from PO to production.
• Coordinate tooling, engineering, and manufacturing timelines.
• Run program kick-off and design review meetings.
• Manage project budgets, timing, and deliverables.
• Oversee tooling design and supplier execution.
• Support customer communication and technical updates.
• Ensure programs meet quality and launch requirements.
• Track progress and resolve program risks/issues.

Requirements

• 5+ years program/project management in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with stamping, tooling, or fabrication environments.
• Understanding of CAD (SolidWorks or NX).
• GD&T knowledge required.
• Strong customer and supplier communication skills.